Thursday, July 18, 2013
Reese's Peanut Butter Martini
Prep Time 5 minutes
Recipe type: Cocktail
Serves: 2
Ingredients
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• Reese’s Peanut Butter Martini
• 2½ ounces Reese’s Mini Peanut Butter Cup Infused Vodka, recipe below
• 4 ounces milk
• 1 teaspoon Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup
• 4 mini peanut butter Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, for garnish
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• Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Infused Vodka
• 6 ounces good quality vodka (I used Tito’s)
• ¼ cup Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Instructions
1. To prepare the infused vodka, combine vodka and Reese’s Mini Peanut Butter Cups in a clean mason jar. Close jar tightly and store in a cool dry place for 7 days. Give it a good shake once or twice per day.
2. Once vodka has been infused, strain into a clean mason jar using a fine mesh sieve or cheese cloth. Store in a cool place or in the freezer.
3. To prepare the martini, combine infused vodka, Hershey’s chocolate syrup and milk in a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice. Shake for 30-40 seconds and pour into two small martini glasses.
4. Garnish with Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Watermelon Salad with Balsamic Dressing
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 medium seedless watermelon, diced
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 8 ounces Feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon honey
• black pepper, to taste
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together vinegar, canola oil, olive oil, mustard, honey and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Spread 2/3 of watermelon on serving platter. Top with onion, mint and cheese and season with pepper.
Pour dressing over salad and garnish with remaining watermelon cubes.
Excellent with grilled shrimp or chicken.
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